Sciatica can come from lots of causes, and what may work to relieve one individual’s pain, may be completely ineffective for another. Here is a viewer question about sciatic pain and the use of McKenzie exercises.
Robin McKenzie, a physiotherapist from New Zealand, created a series of exercises designed to relieve back and neck pain. His approach suggests that all back pain is discogenic or, caused by discs. This physician strongly disagrees- there are several causes of back pain, and while McKenzie exercises are appropriate for many types of pain, most back pain seems to be caused by an amalgam of several causes- physiologic, psychological, and ergonomical. Only with a comprehensive approach including this trinity of factors, can you really find long term relief. Look for an overview of the causes of sciatica some time in May.
Thanks for the question, and as always- please keep those cards and letters coming!
